ISSUE ONE
APRIL 2026
PERUSE LIT is now accepting submissions for our inaugural digital issue. This first issue sets the tone for what we aim to build: a thoughtful space for writers and artists whose work is bold and emotionally honest.
THEME: Beginnings
Interpret the theme loosely. Surprise us.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Fiction (up to 5000 words), Poetry (up to 5 related poems), Creative Nonfiction (up to 5000 words), Visual Art (high-resolution illustration, photography, mixed-media).
PAYMENT & RIGHTS:
DEADLINE: 1 February 2026
PERUSE is an online art and literary magazine dedicated to amplifying diverse voices across fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and visual art. We value quality and genuine connection between creators and readers.
This magazine is part of a larger ecosystem supporting authors through editorial features, multimedia promotion, and future publishing opportunities.
Nel Herche, Founding Editor
Questions or comments? Email us at info@peruselit.com
PERUSE LIT features published books that prioritise voice, depth, and reader experience. These features are editorial, unpaid, and reader-first — designed to connect thoughtful readers with work that deserves attention.
If you are a published author, whether through a publishing house or imprint, indie press, or self-published, we would like to consider your book for a website feature and on our socials.
Your book must be available for digital download or print purchase from a standard online bookseller and available in the UK (Bookshop.org, World of Books, Hive, Waterstones, and Amazon UK).
Current Interests:
Although we would like to open the features section to all genres and forms, we will currently consider the following genres. If you don't see yours here, we do change our list occasionally, so check back for updates.
We are curious to discover novels, novellas, short story collections, poetry collections, and full-length nonfiction in the following genres:
Fiction
Literary, Fantasy, Realistic Sci Fi, Mystery, Romance (no NSFW), Historical
Nonfiction
Memoir/ autobiography
Poetry
Collections
PERUSE LIT never charges for editorial consideration or inclusion. Optional promotional services are available for authors who want expanded reach, and purchasing them has no impact on editorial decisions.
London, UK